Everest from the evercolour carex range, is an ornamental grass that provides a groundcover solution for courtyard and patio areas. Stunning spilling over into a path like strands of gold, she is also a. Morrowii aureavariegata golden variegated japanese sedge an herbaceous evergreen perennial with variegated creamy yellow and deep green, grasslike foliage. Carex oshimensis everillo pp 21002 aka everillo golden weeping sedge. Carex, sedge evergold carex oshimensis my garden life. This sedge is truly evergreen here in boston z6a, and looks great all winter. A little rhyme goes sedges have edges because some of them. It can grow in a wide range of soil conditions from moderately dry to wet. Carex oshimensis, commonly known as oshima kan suge, is a finetextured sedge that typically grows in a low, grasslike mounded clump to 1016 tall and as.
Its distinctive silverywhite and dark green striped foliage is a refreshing colour combination that is easy to mix with other plants. A sunloving ornamental grass with evergreen, slender leaves, etched in green and gold. Carex oshimensis evergold sedge evergold has a flowing habit and striking variegated foliage. Narrow evergreen arching grassy foliage is bright yellow with dark green borders and forms tidy little clumps 812 tall and 1218 wide. Genus carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strapshaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers details evergold is an evergreen sedge forming a clump to 30cm in height, the narrow arching leaves each with a central yellow stripe. Carex oshimensis evercolor everest carfit01 pp20955 is an excellent container plant, ground cover, bedding plant, or specimen, and lovely in borders. To learn more about this and many other plants please visit.
They cascade softly to the ground in a fountainlike manner. Cheery and bright, the lime green foliage progresses to bright golden yellow. Unlike many other sedges, this one prefers dry to average soil moisture. Carex oshimensis evergold striped weeping sedge, oshima. Hardiness zone 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. Japanese sedge, sedge snowy white margins glow against the deep green bladesperfect for a moonlight stroll. Download our availability and order form for pricing, whats in stock, and future availability. Carex is a vast genus of more than 2,000 species of grasslike plants in the family cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges or seg, in older books. Use these convenient icons to share this page on various social media platforms. Once established, evergold can tolerate a range of climatic conditions but does not respond well to.
Each graceful thin blade is dark green with a wide, bright butteryellow central stripe. Carex oshimensis everest carfit01 pp20,955 silver variegated japanese sedge a vigorous moundforming evergreen plant to 1 foot tall and wide with very tidy looking silverywhite margined dark green leaves. Morning sun exposure intensifies the breathtaking ribbons of golden yellow. Carex everest will create a pleasing addition to your garden as it bends and sways with the warm summer breezes. Carex oshimensis evergold, variegated japanese sedge, grasslike, c. It grows well in small containers and planters where plants can be viewed up close. They are a part of the same family as cyperus papyrus, the plant the ancient egyptians used to make paper they look like grasses, but botanically are called sedges because of certain features. This japanese selection forms a low cascading clump of leathery green leaves, with a bright creamyyellow stripe down the centre. Carex oshimensis evergold evergold japanese sedge plant. Carex comans frosted curls is another exotic sedge with colorful foliage that can be substituted if needed. If foliage gets funky cut it back almost to the ground in late winter to renew.
Deer and disease resistant, it is longlasting and easy to grow. Bog garden plants, butterfly attracting plants, deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, dry shade plants, groundcovers, pollinator plants, ornamental seed or fruit. Carex oshimensis evergold striped weeping sedge, oshima kan. It has been speculated that evergold is a cultivar of carex oshimensis, carex morrowii or carex hachijoensis. Providing yearround color, carex oshimensis everest is a very distinctive japanese sedge with narrow, arching, glossy, dark green leaves adorned with fine silverywhite edges. Evergold blends with broadleaved plants and makes a great edging for walkways and paths. Grown for its strikingly bold and eyecatching foliage, it is one of the most graceful of the variegated sedges. This is a clump sedge that is popular in detail design work. This cultivar frequently reverts to the nonvariegated form, and needs division to keep the nonvariegated part from outcompeting the. Grows in a neat mound that arches up from the crown and weeps gracefully. Discovered in a tissue culture laboratory in ireland in august 2006 by pat fitzgerald of fitzgerald nurseries of kilkenny, ireland.
Carex oshimensis evercolor everest carfit01 pp20955. The genus carex is a member of the sedge family and is a large genus with over 1,000 different species found throughout the world. Carex evergold is excellent for rock gardens, border edging, patio pots or for planting in gravel. On oct 15, 2014, coriaceous from roslindale, ma wrote. Evergold has narrow, weeping foliage that is variegated creamy white with green margins. Ornamental grasses in the landscape, a guide for the. Bog garden plants, butterfly attracting plants, deer resistant plants, drought tolerant plants, dry shade plants, groundcovers, pollinator plants, ornamental seed or fruit, plants. Graceful arching mounds of evergreen foliage are lowmaintenance this everest is easily tackled by beginners. Although this sedge blooms, the flowers are not very showy, but the ten inch leaves with a creamyyellow stripe down the center provide the primary feature of this perennial. Creative gardeners will love the artistic possibilities of this plant for contrasting color and texture. Sedge striped weeping sedge carex oshimensis evergold.
Carex evergold can also be planted into shade, where it will brighten up a dark corner. Carex oshimensis evergold is an evergreen, variegated ornamental grass. Green margins with golden yellow centers and stripes. It is vivid and has more vigorous growth than its parent, evergold. Genus carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strapshaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers details everest is a hardy sedge that creates mounds of arching leaves that are variegated with a. Carex oshimensis, commonly known as oshima kan suge, is a finetextured sedge that typically grows in a low, grasslike mounded clump to 1016 tall and as wide. Carex such as bowles golden, ice dance, banana boat, and snow cap prefer higher moisture and do not like to dry down. Carex is a vast genus of more than 2,000 species of grasslike plants in the family cyperaceae. Carex oshimensis evergold variegated japanese sedge a clumping forming evergreen sedge to 12 to16 inches tall by about 20 inches wide with arching narrow leaves that have a creamy yellow central stripe and dark green margins plantlinks to other web pages about carex oshimensis i welcome comments about my web pages. Carex oshimensis evergold has brilliant yellow variegation, making it a bright accent for shady gardens. Carex oshimensis everillo pp 21002 everillo golden. It is native to dry woods and rocky slopes throughout honshu island, japan.
There are several synonyms for carex evergold including. Plant in fertile, moist but welldrained soil in sun or partial shade. Cooperative extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. Winterhardheid, redelijk 17,7 tot 12,3c, usda zone 7. Carex oshimensis evergold golden sedge from north creek. It makes an excellent groundcover and is also interesting in pots. Carex oshimensis evergold sedge from new moon nurseries. They generally maintain good color through the summer but wont grow much when it is hot.
Evergold is said to have originated on forested rocky slopes at mid elevations on the island of honshu which is part of japans volcanic izu islands. Plant profile for carex oshimensis evergold variegated. Sometimes listed as carex morrowii aureovariegata sedges are grasslike plants, mostly preferring sites with moist, rich soil. Coolseason grasses put on most of their growth in spring before temperatures begin exceeding 75 degrees fahrenheit and in the fall when temperatures cool down. Carex evergold prefers moderate moisture to slightly dry. One of the most striking golden japanese sedge, awardwinning carex oshimensis evergold is a very distinctive ornamental grass with narrow arching. Carex oshimensis evergold v japanese sedge evergold. Carex oshimensis everest bluestone perennials home. Carex are carefree, cool season grasses that grow naturally in grasslands and marsh areas throughout the world.
Carex oshimensis evergold sedge care plant varieties. Carex oshimensis evergold, carex morrowii evergold and carex hachijoensis evergold. Evergold is lovely spilling over into a path or as an architectural feature in a container or window box. Carex oshimensis evergold sedge evergold will reach a height of 0. This sedge features narrow leaves typically to 16 long by 516 wide. Other members of the family cyperaceae are also called sedges, however those of genus carex may be called true sedges, and it is the most speciesrich genus in the family. Moist to wet soil morning sun or light shade is best. The golden grassy foliage brings a warm, relaxed feel to the landscape. Carex oshimensis evergold is an ornamental sedge that becomes an arching, low tufted mound in the landscape. Fountains of narrow leaves with broad cream stripes adorn this clumpforming, shadeloving grass. This variety has also been listed by the cultivar names aureo. It also creates a charming display when allowed to flow over rock walls or when planted beside stone steps. Carex oshimensis evergold striped weeping sedge is evergreen in the south and semievergreen in mild northern winters.
The cultivars carex elata aurea bowles golden sedge and carex oshimensis evergold have. Very attractive evergreen variegated foliage throughout the year, even in january. Carex oshimensis evergold japanse zegge vertrouwd online. Border plant container edging ground cover attractive foliage small specimen focal point. Carry on browsing if youre happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. City, cottageinformal, beds and borders, low maintenance, containers, foliage only. We use cookies to provide you with a better service on our websites.
Brighten a shady path with these charming lanterns of light. Buy sedge carex oshimensis evergold small, variegated, evergreen grass. This cheerful perennial requires very little maintenance once it. One of the most popular variegated sedges, this selection has creamyyellow leaves with deep green margins. Sedge carex oshimensis evergold from green gate farms. Carex oshimensis evergold koop je veilig en vertrouwd bij groeneparadijs.
One of the most striking golden japanese sedge, awardwinning carex oshimensis evergold is a very distinctive ornamental grass with narrow arching creamyyellow leaves adorned with fine dark green edges. Carex oshimensis evergold aka evergold striped weeping sedge. Carex oshimensis everillo pp21002 walters gardens, inc. Sedge carex oshimensis evergold from saunders brothers inc. Fountains of slim, weeping, arched leaves with broad ivory stripes adorn this unique ornamental clumpforming grass. Sedge carex oshimensis evergold in the sedges database. Carex everillo will create a pleasing addition to your. Carex oshimensis, commonly called evergold is the weeping willow of perennial groundcovers. The wild type of carex oshimensis has green leaves. Carex oshimensis evergold forest and kim starr cc by 2.
Carex oshimensis evergold evergold sedge from midwest. Sedge striped weeping sedge carex oshimensis evergold from. Delivery by waitrose garden our website uses cookies. Plant database entry for sedge carex oshimensis evergold with 20 images, one comment, and 26 data details. Valuable for its stunning appeal, this highly decorative grass is one of the most beautiful ornamental grasses for the garden, where it provides a lovely contrast with other plants, mulch or. A striking clump of evergreen foliage with a creamy to yellow stripe bordered by green is an eyecatcher. The dark green margins are a dramatic contrast for the yellow centers creating a bright display in a shady spot. Carex morrowii is a valid name for a sedge that also grows in japan but following the treatment in rick darkes book, the color encyclopedia of ornamental grasses and the new ornamentals society listing on carex, we corrected the name we use for this plant to carex oshimensis evergold in our 2004 catalog. Evergold carex carex oshimensis evergold from taylors nursery.